> >> Is there any standard in how a UPS could be shuted down > >> via RS232 pins? > Hi Dennis, try www.apcupsd.com for more info, they have pinouts for cables also, http://www.apcupsd.com/manual/Cables.html#SECTION000318100000000000000 apcupsd is capable of shutting down a ups. Andrew Burchill -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist